EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Cosmetics
Skin lightening cream Clairmen “Angel Cosmetics Lightening Program for Men” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03575/25
Summary
The product contains hydroquinone, which is prohibited in this cosmetic product. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction, might cause cancer and cause serious eye damage. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
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Product
- Skin lightening cream, intended for men, 120ml.
What is the risk?
- The product contains hydroquinone, which is prohibited in this cosmetic product. Hydroquinone may cause an allergic skin reaction, might cause cancer and cause serious eye damage. The product does not comply with the Cosmetic Products Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Seizure of goods from retail store.
- Date of entry into force: 24/11/2024
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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